New Students

Welcome to The New School! We're thrilled that you've accepted our admissions offer and will be taking your academic journey with us. This page is designed to help you complete all the tasks that are required of new students. Please take action on all the items on the list below before classes start on August 31.

You won't be able to get started until you've paid your tuition deposit, so visit the Accepted Students tab in MyNewSchool to reserve your spot in this year's class.

Parsons Paris student? Find your checklist on the Parsons Paris New Students page.

• New School Email

  All new students will be assigned a New School email account within two business days of receipt of their tuition deposit. You can access your New School email account by logging in to MyNewSchool, clicking on the Apps icon (three horizontal lines located in the upper right portion of the screen), and selecting Email. You can also go directly to mail.newschool.edu.

  Remember that all official university email communications will be sent only to your New School email address, so be sure to check it regularly.

• New School ID Card

  As a member of the New School community, you are required to obtain a newcard, your official university ID card. It serves as the key to your room in the residence hall and gains you access to campus facilities and student services. Your newcard must be presented for building access, library lending, meal plan purchases, admittance to special New School events, and other purposes.

  Students living in on-campus housing for fall 2020 must — before arriving on campus — submit a color photo online to be used to create your newcard. You will receive your newcard upon their check-in at your dorm.. Failure to submit a photo in advance will cause move-in delays because your newcard/room key will not be waiting for you upon your arrival. For more information, visit the Newcard website.

  If you are not living in on-campus housing but will need your ID card to access on-campus resources, please contact Campus Card Services at newcard@newschool.edu. 

   

• I-20/DS-2019 Application (On-Campus International Students Only)

  Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents (green card holders) must complete the required forms before they can apply for a visa to study in the United States. Because classes are online-only for the fall 2020 semester, the United States will not be issuing visas to allow international students to enter the country. Please consult the New Student FAQ from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for further information. 

• Financial Aid

  All new domestic students who have submitted a tuition deposit should already have completed the financial aid process. If you have not yet applied for aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid for information and instructions.

  If you are eligible for financial aid (or scholarships) and have a completed application on file, you can check the status online by logging in to MyNewSchool and accessing your financial aid information in the Student Financial Services section. All new students receiving financial aid in the form of federal government-supported student loans must complete an Entrance Loan Counseling session online at studentloans.gov.

  If you are an international undergraduate or graduate student, learn more about funding options by visiting Student Financial Services.

  If you have not yet deposited, please visit the Accepted Student tab in MyNewSchool before continuing.

• University Housing (On-Campus Only)

  We are currently accepting limited applications for on-campus housing for the fall 2020 semester only. Visit the Housing website to review housing rates and COVID-19 safety protocols and learn how to apply.

  Housing applications cannot be processed until both tuition and housing deposits have been received. The housing application will become available in the Services tab of MyNewSchool no sooner than two business days after you submit your tuition deposit and Intent to Enroll form to the university. 

  If you have any questions, contact Housing and Residential Education at 212.229.5459 or email universityhousing@newschool.edu.

• New School Alerts (On-Campus Only)

  New School Alerts is a communication system that allows the university to send messages to cell phones (text and voice), email addresses, and landlines during an urgent situation affecting The New School. Visit the Services tab in MyNewSchool and find the New School Alerts portlet to confirm that your contact information is correct.

• Emergency Contact Form

  All new students must provide emergency contact information. To update your emergency contact information, log in to MyNewSchool and visit the Me tab, where you will find a link to "Update Emergency Contact Information" in the Personal Information channel. The university may use the contact information you provide in case of an emergency. If this information changes, please return to MyNewSchool to update it.

• Immunizations

  Online students taking six (6) or more credits do not have to provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. However, they are required to submit the immunization form with the meningitis section completed. Please be advised that if you begin to take classes on campus, you will be required to submit proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. 

  Download the immunization form on the Student Health Services website and carefully read the instructions. Submit the completed form and required documentation, and verify that you have read the material distributed by The New School about meningococcal disease. If you do not complete these steps, a hold will be placed on your account, which will prevent you from registering for classes and making changes to your class schedule.

  Please submit your immunization records to shs@newschool.edu by August 24, 2020. If you have already submitted your immunization records and received confirmation that they are complete, no further action is necessary. For more information, visit the Student Health Services website.

   

• Disability Accommodations

  Students interested in requesting reasonable accommodations for a disability should complete the Disability Self-Identification Form and then contact Nicholas Faranda, director of Student Disability Services, to make an intake appointment. For more information, visit Student Disability Services.

• Advising and Registration

  Fall registration begins on June 22, 2020, for most programs. You will receive an email with information about advising and registration from your program or your advisor.

• Final Transcripts

  The New School requires all enrolled students to present a final official transcript before the start of their first semester of classes. All final official transcripts must indicate the date of graduation.

  Transcripts must be received in the Office of Admission by August 1 for students beginning their studies in the fall and January 15 for students beginning studies in the spring. Failure to submit the required documentation for your degree program will result in a hold on your account. A hold prevents registration for subsequent semesters and could jeopardize your financial aid awards.

  View our undergraduate transcript policy and graduate transcript policy to learn about transcript requirements and get submission instructions.

• Orientation (On-Campus Only)

  All new students are expected to attend New Student Orientation. Fall 2020 Virtual Orientation will be held from August 24 through August 28.

  Go to the New Student Orientation page for information about how to register and what sessions your school requires.

• Prep for Success Online Course

  We’re pleased to release this year’s Prep for Success, an online course designed to prepare you for life at The New School. Course modules introduce you to important campus resources and the academic disciplines you’ll explore here. There’s also a module featuring the Academic Integrity Pledge, which all students are required to review and sign.

  Prep for Success is available on Canvas, the same platform where you’ll find information about your classes once the semester starts. To access Canvas, log in to MyNewSchool and use the hamburger menu in the upper right-hand corner to open the Apps Locker. Canvas is also available through the New School mobile app.

  All of the course modules will be available to you throughout your first semester at The New School. The course is not graded; it is a resource that enables you to learn about the university and arrive prepared to participate in this vibrant, challenging, and innovative community.

  Your New Student Checklist is not complete until you finish the course.

• Student Health Insurance

  We invite all students to enroll in the New School's Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Students should either opt into the plan or request to waive by September 14. Those who do not take action by September 14 will be default enrolled in the plan and receive a charge for the premium on their student account.

  For information about the plan, eligibility, and the waiver process, visit the Student Health Insurance page.
  
  

• Tuition Policy and Payment Information

  Fall 2020 invoices are now available in MyNewSchool. Tuition and fee payments are due on August 21, 2020. Please note that you must either pay your account balance in full or be up-to-date on a payment plan on or before the tuition deadline to remain in good financial standing with the university. To learn more about payment procedures and policies, visit the Tuition, Fees and Billing website.

  To pay your bill or sign up for a payment plan, visit the Student Accounts portlet in the Me tab of MyNewSchool.

• Account Access for Tuition Payment

  You can designate a family member to view your financial account information and make payments on your behalf. To set up an authorized user, go to the Me tab in MyNewSchool and do the following:

  In the Student Accounts portlet, click "Student can provide permissions to others (parents, employers, etc.) to make payments and view their account online." This takes you to the student account activity portal, where you can select the "Authorized User" link.

• Refund Schedule and Policy

  Familiarize yourself with the University Refund Policy and Schedule to refine your class schedule without financial penalty.

• Transfer Credit and Advanced Standing

  The New School will evaluate examination credit and work completed at accredited universities to be applied toward our undergraduate degree programs. Scores for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, A Level, and other leaving exams can be reviewed for potential transfer credit upon receipt of official transcripts. Students entering Eugene Lang College can access the policy online. Parsons and College of Performing Arts students will work with their advisors to apply similar credits toward their degree programs.